Dylan Tomine is a writer, Patagonia ambassador, conservationist, and an out-spoken wild fish advocate. He’s the producer of the film Artifishal, and one of the hottest authors in fly fishing. His work has appeared in The Flyfish Journal, The Drake, Fly Fisherman, and numerous other publications. Dylan joins us for this episode of Waypoints to discuss his new book, “Headwaters: The Adventures, Obsession and Evolution of a Fly Fisherman,” and to talk steelhead, the life of a fly fishing bum, fish advocacy, Patagonia’s famous “Don’t Buy This Jacket” campaign, the politics of hatcheries, and the impacts of fishing travel.

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Rob Neher is the founder and co-owner of East End Lodge – one of the most in-demand lodge operations in the entire Bahamas. In this episode of WAYPOINTS, host Jim Klug talks with Rob about the legendary fishing on Grand Bahama, the unique waters of the island’s eastern end, the history of bonefishing on Grand Bahama, tackle and techniques for trophy bonefish and permit, and the lodge’s resurrection and reopening after Hurricane Dorian in September of 2019.

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To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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Scorpion Atoll – located in the Caribbean Sea 70 miles off the northern coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula – is a desolate outcropping of flats and tiny islands surrounded by a notoriously treacherous reef. Also known as Arrecife Alacranes, legend has it that Scorpion Atoll received its ominous name from a group of 16th century Spanish shipwreck survivors. Those that survived an initial shipwreck to make it to the tiny and inhospitable islands of the atoll found that the bleak environment then killed their comrades slowly and painfully – much like a scorpion sting. Today, Scorpion is a protected marine reserve and a destination that seems much more like a far-off fishery in the Indian Ocean than anything that is found on the Yucatan Peninsula. Raul Castaneda is the owner of Scorpion Atoll Flyfishing Expeditions – the only outfitter that offers customized, commercial trips to the Scorpion fishery. Raul began fishing Scorpion in the early 2000’s, and since that time, he’s developed an incredibly unique live-aboard operation that each year allows a handful of anglers (less than 30 rods per year) to access and fish some of the most remote and unvisited flats found anywhere in the Caribbean. This episode of Waypoints was recorded on-location during a recent trip to Scorpion Atoll, where Raul talks in detail about his program, the history of Scorpion, fishing seasons, what makes the trip unique, and why this tiny and uninhabited atoll produces massive fish.

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Waypoints is brought to you by Patagonia
To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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This is the podcast episode that so many of our listeners have been asking for! Host Jim Klug and career guide and travel expert Alec Gerbec go deep on the subjects of what to bring on a destination adventure, HOW to pack, and how to travel problem-free with fishing equipment. We know that luggage regulations and protocols can vary by country, and even by the airline, and oftentimes the rules are confusing. On top of that, airline personnel and security screeners can interpret and ENFORCE rules on an arbitrary basis – something that can have a huge impact when attempting to carry-on gear and equipment. We’ve dedicated this episode to the topic of traveling the right way with gear and fishing equipment, with the goal being easy, pain-free travel and success on the water once you reach your destination. Grab a notebook and pen and prepare to take notes on one of the most helpful and insightful episodes of all time.

Waypoints is brought to you by Patagonia
To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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Kristen Mustad is the founder and owner of Nautilus Reels, a Florida-based company that strives to make the “world’s best fly reel.” Fly reels are obviously an integral part of any angler’s kit, and they play an incredibly important role when it comes to success in destination angling – especially when chasing large, strong, or exotic fish that demand the most from our gear and equipment. In this episode of Waypoints, host Jim Klug sits down with Kristen to talk reel design, the importance of finding the right reels for the traveling angler, what to look for when buying a reel, different drag materials and technologies, the pros and cons of different types of backing,  and his perspective on the “next big thing” for fly reel design and innovation. Kristen also weighs in on the importance of specialty fly shops and retailers for the fly fishing industry and discusses Nautilus’ visit to the White House in 2020.

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Waypoints is brought to you by Patagonia
To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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The second episode of the two-part sit-down with the owner of XFlats Lodge, Jesse Colton.

In part one, Jesse and Waypoints host Jim Klug discussed the southern Yucatan fisheries of Xcalak and Chetumal Bay, the challenges of owning a saltwater lodge, Jesse’s personal obsession with permit, and how to build a career in the fly fishing industry. In part two, we focus on the specific subject of Xcalak permit fishing, and Jesse goes deep on his own angling philosophies, opinions, and permit fishing techniques. The episode then wraps up with short interviews with a number of on-location XFlats guests as they finish a week at the lodge: sharing their perspective on the fishery, what worked well for their week, and discussing some of their general take-aways.

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Waypoints is brought to you by Patagonia
To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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A sit-down with the owner of XFlats Lodge, Jesse Colton, to discuss the southern Yucatan fisheries of Xcalak and Chetumal Bay, the challenges of owning a saltwater lodge, his personal obsession with permit, and how to build a career in the fly fishing industry.

If you’ve recently picked up a fishing magazine or are active on fly fishing social media, you’ve probably seen Jesse Colton in ads and materials for Howler Brothers, Bajio Sunglasses, and of course his own business venture, XFlats Lodge. Jesse is a career fly fishing guide from the Rockies who originally got his start in Colorado’s Vail Valley. After falling in love with both the flats fishing and the culture of Xcalak – a small fishing village in the far southern reaches of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula – he purchased an existing hotel and opened XFlats Lodge, an operation that has very quickly gained a reputation as one of the hottest and most productive permit destinations in the Caribbean. For this first episode of a two-part series, we recorded on-location at XFlats Lodge, where we had the chance to sit down with Jesse to talk about his history, what it’s like to run a lodge in the Caribbean, who should visit the Xcalak fishery, and what the area has to offer for anglers. We also discuss the history of the community, his connection to the village and the people of Xcalak, and why the fishery has become so well known in permit fishing circles.

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Waypoints is brought to you by Patagonia
To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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No matter how long we’ve been fishing or how much we think we know, the fact is, we can always up our game and improve our on-water skills! When it comes to chasing fish (especially on new or distant waters) the learning and improvement never ends. For most anglers – who only have a week or two a year to commit to a destination fishing trip – every opportunity matters, which is why we all want to be “in the game” from the first moment of a trip. To discuss the importance of this – and to identify some concrete ways that anglers can truly improve their overall angling skills and prepare for every day of a fishing adventure – we’re talking with John Hudgens: career guide, world traveler, and the founder of the “Angler’s Academy” fly fishing schools. John founded The Angler’s Academy to create an opportunity for all anglers to tap into the knowledge and experience of some of the most accomplished and talented instructors in the fly fishing industry, and in this episode of Waypoints, we discuss how to become a better fisherman and find more fun and success on the water – no matter where in the world you’re fishing.

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Waypoints is brought to you by Patagonia
To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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The fate of a fish upon release is primarily determined by angler behavior, which of course means that how we fight, land, handle and release fish goes a long way in determining whether or not a fish will survive. Proper fish-handling techniques and proper catch-and-release tactics are enormously important topics for fly anglers, but even when we think we’re doing things the right way, the fact is there are ways we can improve our fish-handling skills. With this episode, we talk with Sascha Clark Danylchuk, the Executive Director of the “Keep Fish Wet” project that is dedicated to helping anglers improve the outcome and survivability rate for every fish that is caught and then released. No matter how long you’ve been catching – and releasing – fish, this is episode will provide new information and a different perspective on what “catch-and-release” truly means. With a belief that recreational anglers have something to learn from fisheries scientists, and that fisheries scientists need to make their work more accessible to a broader audience of sportfishing stakeholders, Sascha has worked hard to develop a space in which everyone can better communicate in a language that is understood by all.

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Waypoints is brought to you by Patagonia
To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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Of all the conversations we have with Yellow Dog clients about gear and equipment, fly lines arguably generate more confusion, questions, and uncertainty than anything else. Fly lines are both the least understood component in an angler’s set-up as well as the most important; the final piece that really brings everything together when it comes to proper casting and presentation, as well as fighting and landing fish. For the traveling angler visiting and fishing new destinations, matching the right tapers and line options to each specific fishery or species (as well as to each rod and reel set-up) is critical. 

For this reason, we’ve put together an episode that it totally dedicated to questions and facts about fly lines – talking about the basics of line and taper design and answering some of the common questions about line selection, care, and the importance of properly matching a line with a certain rod and reel set-up. To tackle this important subject and help explain the science behind fly line design and manufacturing, Jim sits down with Bruce Richards and Josh Jenkins of Scientific Anglers. Josh is the Research & Development Manager at Scientific Anglers and is responsible for new product development at S.A., which includes new fly line technology and fly line tapers. Bruce Richards is an absolute legend in the world of fly lines and line design, with a 34-year career at Scientific Anglers. During his tenure at S.A., Bruce developed almost every single fly line introduced by the company and arguably knows more about designing and manufacturing fly lines than anyone alive. 

If you really want to understand the importance of fly lines and taper design – and learn how the right lines and tapers can dramatically improve your fishing – this is an episode you’ll want to download.

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Waypoints is brought to you by Patagonia
To bring their gear to life, Patagonia is motivated by relentless curiosity and a passion for the wild. They evaluate hundreds of materials, build dozens of prototypes and spend seasons punishing them in the world’s most extreme conditions. The work is the guide, and Patagonia never tires of exploring, learning and improving.

Built with innovative materials, intuitive features and a refined fit, their Swiftcurrent® Waders are a better wader experience. Repatterned for bulk reduction, reduced seam stress, increased maneuverability and improved repairability, they move better in and out of the water, carry gear more efficiently and keep tools handy. They’re made from recycled materials without intentionally added PFAS—toxic “forever chemicals.

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